early 17th century
Silk lampas fragment of stylized floral sprigs and paisleys in brown and gold. 1916.426.A and .B are pieces of the same fabric.
10.2 × 18.7 cm (4 × 7 3/8 in.)
Denman W. Ross, Cambridge, MA; his gift to the Fogg Art Museum, 1916.
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseWool and linen
2nd-4th century CEByzantineTextile fibers
20th centuryAmericanSilk
17th centurySpanishWool and linen, tapestry woven
4th-5th century CEByzantine